Business Rates team bolstered as Colliers eyes nationwide growth

Colliers has strengthened its Business Rates team to enhance service delivery across the UK.

Darren Williams’ has become head of UK rating valuation surveyors, while Alex White has been appointed as head of the London valuations and appeals team, building on the company's established expertise in the capital.

Darren has over 20 years’ experience in the business rates arena, advising clients from high street banks to global communications and data centre operations.

He has previously led teams including the division’s London City and West End specialists.

As head of UK Rating Valuation Surveyors, Darren will oversee delivery of business rates valuation and appeals across 11 UK offices, working with teams to ensure consistency and best practice.

A key focus will be improving transparency and efficiency through technology and data-driven approaches.

John Webber, head of Business Rates at Colliers said: “This evolution allows Darren to prioritise the national role and will enable the division’s regional teams to benefit from his expertise and in turn, clients to navigate the complexities of the business rates system more effectively.

“He will provide a renewed focus on service delivery initiatives, team development and growth, taking business rates services to clients to a new level.”

Alex returned to Colliers’ Business Rates team in 2023 as a director, following five years of delivering robust advice and growth in the London office market.

He has advised major corporates and obtained a wealth of experience from other organisations including PwC and EY.

The team is supported by head of retail, Jess Hand and other niche specialists in offices, hospitality and data centres.

John Webber continued: “Alex’s experience within property and consultancy provides a breadth of expertise that extends beyond business rates.

“These new roles will help us strengthen our advisory services, ensuring that clients across the UK and London have the support and access to the people and technology they need.”

Pictured from left to right: Alex White, John Webber, and Darren Williams